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Famous as :
R&B singerBirth Name :
Robin Charles ThickeBirth Date :
March 10, 1977Birth Place :
Los Angeles, California, USASpouse :
Paula Patton (actress, since 11-Jun-05)Claim to fame :
Single "Switch (Remix)" (2005)
Robin Thicke and Paula Patton Have Picked Names for Upcoming Baby
November 23, 2009 09:11:38Expecting his first child with wife Paula Patton, Robin Thicke has confirmed on Saturday, November 21, that he and Paula have chosen names for their upcoming baby. "We like Julian if it's a boy and Isabella if it's a girl," the singer told People while fulfilling his hosting duty at The Bank nightclub in Las Vegas.
The R 'n' B performer went on speaking of Paula's condition. He said, "My wife is good. I'm just trying to make her as comfortable as possible and hopefully nature will take care of the rest and give us a healthy baby."
Video Premiere: Robin Thicke's 'Sex Therapy'
November 18, 2009 09:11:42Robin Thicke gives sex therapy to beautiful ladies in a music video for the title track off his upcoming studio album. Premiered on MySpace, the video was filmed in late October in Los Angeles and witnesses Robin hooking up with the ladies.
When asked about his inspiration behind the song, Robin told MTV during the filming of the video, "Well, are you stressed out? Overworked? Wound up? Uptight? Sex Therapy is what you need." As for the whole album, he explained, "I tried to create a new sound that I had never had before. A lot of people are telling me it's the best album yet, so I'm really excited. I hope that they're right!"
Beyonce Knowles and Keri Hilson Lead 2009 Soul Train Awards Noms
October 24, 2009 10:10:51After being absent from honoring musicians in 2008, Soul Train Music Awards comes back this year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Motown Records. Nominations for the upcoming event have been announced, revealing that Beyonce Knowles, Maxwell and Keri Hilson lead the pack with four nods each.
The three of them compete against each other in Song of the Year and Record of the Year. In addition, both Beyonce and Maxwell are also up for Album of the Year. Beyonce and Maxwell get their fourth kudos in Best Female and Male R&B/Soul Artist respectively. As for Keri, she receives her two other nominations in Best New Artist and Best Collaboration.
Robin Thicke and Wife Paula Patton Expecting First Child
October 23, 2009 09:10:01Celebrity pair, Robin Thicke and Paula Patton, is expecting their first child. Us Weekly which reports the baby news doesn't mention on how months along Paula has been pregnant and if she and Robin have found out the infant's sex. Further information also isn't revealed just yet by the expectant parents.
Robin Thicke and Paula Patton are high school sweethearts. They first met in a teen club at age fourteen. The twosome got married on June 11, 2005.
Robin Thicke Names New Album and Shares Its Release Date
October 15, 2009 02:10:30Robin Thicke's fourth studio album will be titled "Sex Therapy". The follow-up to his last year's release "Something Else" is going to be made available for purchase across United States on December 8, according to Rap-Up.
The album shares the same title with one of its new songs which has been leaked since last week. The single is produced by Polow da Don and will go on digital sale next week on October 20. In the meantime, fans can stream the track on his official website.
Leighton Meester's 'Somebody to Love' Feat. Robin Thicke Debuted
October 14, 2009 11:10:34Leighton Meester has unleashed a brand new single called "Somebody to Love" on Ryan Seacrest's radio show Tuesday, October 13. Featuring Robin Thicke, the song is made available for digital purchase on October 14 and serves as the lead single from her upcoming debut album.
"I really wanted to make something that's completely different from anything that's on the radio right now," Leighton told Ryan. "I feel like it's really dancy and fun, but it's still laid back and relaxed and moody and sexy."
Rick Ross' 'Lay Back' Music Video Feat. Robin Thicke
October 12, 2009 04:10:09Rick Ross has made public a music video in support of his single titled "Lay Back". The rapper is seen making his way to the swimming pool with a swimsuit-clad lady on his side. Not stopping there, a bunch of sexy women, all sporting skimpy suits, are also captured waiting for him.
"Lay Back" is produced by The Runners and features Robin Thicke who also makes cameo on its accompanying video. The song appears among new materials in Ross' third studio album "Deeper Than Rap" which debuted atop Billboard Hot 200 when arriving in U.S. stores on April 21.
Leighton Meester Confirms Collaboration With Robin Thicke
September 23, 2009 03:09:27Leighton Meester is making a collaboration with Robin Thicke for her upcoming debut album. It is the small screen actress herself who makes the confirmation, sharing the news with Just Jared during HBO's post Emmy Awards reception held at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood on Sunday, September 20.
Other than confirming that the collaborative song will serve as the first single off her upcoming record, Leighton didn't spill further detail about the project. Possible title and release date for her studio album also were not disclosed.
Mel Gibson Tapped for 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Academy Awards'
February 21, 2009 01:02:27"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will once again take part in the biggest celebration in movie world, the Oscars. The talk show hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will air the fourth special episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Academy Awards" and to revamp it up, they have invited both Mel Gibson and Robin Thicke this year.
Gibson, a multiple Academy Awards winner, will do some talking with Kimmel while Thicke is to fill out the music performer slot. Another big Hollywood star is also due to appear on the segment, presumably the identity is only revealed after the ceremony is held on Sunday, February 22. The mysterious star "will make a cameo appearance in a special promo with Jimmy to air during the Academy Awards telecast."
Video Premiere: Robin Thicke's 'Dreamworld'
February 11, 2009 02:02:24Robin Thicke has debuted a music video aimed to promote his single entitled "Dreamworld". In the just-premiered video, he is captured walking down a deserted area singing the song by himself. At some point, he is seen sitting behind a piano, strumming some riffs while several couples are taking over the dance floor.
"Dreamworld" is a ballad song where Robin expresses one's hope and love, singing, "I would be you/You would be me/We would be one/We would be just fine." The track appears in his 2008 studio album "Something Else".
Jennifer Hudson to Hit the Road With Robin Thicke
February 10, 2009 11:02:21In an announcement on her official website, management team from Jennifer Hudson has confirmed that the singer will be touring across America with singer/songwriter Robin Thicke. She will be joined by him for a five-week co-headlining tour, which is scheduled to be kicked off on April 2.
Concert stops include Baltimore, New York City, Detroit, Memphis, Atlanta, Chicago, Las Vegas, Washington D.C., Dallas and Los Angeles among other major cities. For more complete tour dates, fans are suggested to log on to her official website later this week.
Video Premiere: Robin Thicke's 'The Sweetest Love'
November 20, 2008 08:11:39A music video in support of Robin Thicke's new song "The Sweetest Love" has been released. The video features model and actress Jessica White as his love interest. While he sits behind piano desk playing some riffs, Jessica is seen lying on the bed lip-syncing the song.
"The Sweetest Love" is an R&B ballad song written and produced by Robin himself and listed on his third studio album "Something Else". Released in the U.S. radio on September 9, the song peaked at number 6 on Billboard mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart and at number 7 on Billboard Hot Adult R&B Airplay.
Artist of the Week: Robin Thicke
October 20, 2008 02:10:47In September 2008, Robin Thicke released his third major studio album titled "Something Else". Speaking of the album, the singer stated, "It's time for hope and change. It's in the air. And I'm speaking on the times around me." On one of the songs called "Dreamworld", he narrated a racism situation that his wife "faces being an African-American woman in society and in Hollywood and the opportunities and the playing fields not being leveled." The 31-year-old musician explains, "In that conversation, we just started talking about what our dream world would be - that includes me and her walking in Mississippi without anybody looking at us."
Thicke began pursuing a music career at the age of sixteen by professionally writing songs for recording artists like Brandy, Brian McKnight, Usher, Michael Jackson, and Christina Aguilera. In 2000, Thicke then embarked on a career as a front-and-center singer by releasing a debut album, "Cherry Blues Sky".
Robin Thicke's New Single 'The Sweetest Love' Unveiled, the Audio
September 11, 2008 09:09:45A new song called "The Sweetest Love" from Robin Thicke has surfaced. Described as a piano-driven ballad, the song mainly refers to a sweet relationship between two people who are deeply in love.
Furthermore, the ballad song is strongly suggested to be the second single of his upcoming third studio album "Something Else", which is described as "wine and bubbly" and due to come out on September 30. In an interview, the singer states that his new material is a crossover between "classic Philly, Motown and '70s black disco which meets the creativity of The Beatles and Bob Dylan."
Video Premiere: Robin Thicke's ' Magic'
July 18, 2008 10:07:42The new music video from Robin Thicke for his latest single "Magic" has finally been premiered on July 17 via BET's 106 & Park. The new video, which was co-directed by Robin himself and renown director Robert Hales, was supposed to be premiered on July 11 on FNMTV but it got canceled because the clip hasn't finished yet at the time.
The new video features a unique and futuristic features as it sees Robin arrives to earth from a space ship. Beside that, the clip also shows some cool dance moves from the R 'n' B singer who was accompanied by male back up dancers which happened to be himself. Not only featuring himself, the video also featured another female dancer, who also shows cool and sexy dancing.
Robin Thicke to Drop 'Something Else' in September
July 03, 2008 01:07:42Pop/R 'n' B singer Robin Thicke has finally revealed more details about his second studio record "Something Else" by revealing its official release date. Speaking to Billboard.com, Thicke announced that his sophomore effort will be hitting the shelves on September 9.
Beside confirming the new album's release date, on the interview Thicke also explained about the type of music fans will get on the new LP. The singer stated that the new album is like a cross between "classic Philly, Motown and '70s black disco meets the creativity of The Beatles and Bob Dylan."
Robin Thicke Reveals Title and Tracks of New Album
April 09, 2008 10:04:06A title has been unveiled for Robin Thicke's third studio album that will follow the award-nominated "The Evolution of Robin Thicke". Literally or not, the album is going to be called "Something Else". As many as five tracks have also been known.
Thicke invited several people to have a listening session of his new materials earlier this week in Legacy Studio. A rep from SOHH.com, Danica who participated at the event wrote that Thicke offered glasses of champagne because his album is about "wine and bubbly music." Thicke, operating the board himself, previewed tracks such as "SideStep", "Magic", "Dream World", "Sweetest Love" and "Mr. Loverman".
2007 MTV Video Music Awards Nominees Here!
August 08, 2007 10:08:11
2007 MTV Video Music Awards nominees are in. On the terms of most count, the list has Justin Timberlake and Beyonce Knowles who both own seven nods each while on the terms of today's big buzz, Rihanna and Amy Winehouse came quite unsurprising.
Although having a great chance to bring home a statuette this year, Timberlake and Knowles are facing tough competition this year mainly on the highest nomination in the award. Video of the Year put Timberlake's 'What Goes Around..." and Knowles' 'Irreplaceable' on the same level to Kanye West's 'Stronger', Rihanna's 'Umbrella', Winehouse's 'Rehab' and unexpectedly, French electronic duo Justice's 'D.A.N.C.E.'
Stars Holding Dream Concert for "The King"
June 22, 2007 04:06:07
A number of stars such as Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and Carlos Santana will appear for a charity show in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. They will raise money to aid the building of the late politician's memorials.
Other performers also playing their part in the event dubbed Dream Concert are Robin Thicke, Bebe and Cece Winans and Jessye Norman. For the host slot, "Today" show weatherman Al Roker will be joined by Ben Affleck, Shaquille O'Neal and LaDainian Tomlinson. The masterminds behind this event are actually Quincy Jones, Russell Simmons and Tommy Hilfiger.
50 Cent Ropes in Renowned Names in "Curtis S.S.K."
April 24, 2007 09:04:47
Successfully achieving platinum for previous two albums, 50 Cent is in the weight to show the same quality in "Curtis S.S.K.". However, backed up by not only lots but numerous renowned musicians, this third album surely will say something. The album will show its value when it hits the stores on June 26 via Interscope.
As the mastermind of the record, the rapper got the helping hands of Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kanye West and of course, Timbaland. In the guests corner, he had tied a deal with Robin Thicke, Justin Timberlake, Nicole Scherzinger, Akon, Eminem and of course, Mary J. Blige.
Growing Performer List in Essence Music Festival
March 27, 2007 11:03:23
Another music festival is heading to New Orleans and it brings could-not-be-missed artists along. Essence Music Festival to be held on July 5-7 at Louisiana Superdome will feature different artists to headline each day.
A string of performers such as Beyonce Knowles, Chris Brown, Lionel Richie, Mary J. Blige and Maze has been announced before to headline the festival. Now the string is pulled longer with the addition of Ciara, Ludacris, Ne-Yo, The O'Jays, Keith Sweat, Johnny Gill, Robin Thicke and comedian Steve Harvey. More artists are still to be announced next week in the complete lineup news.
Robin Thicke Writes Score for Wife's New Drama
March 21, 2007 10:03:46
It is reported that singer Robin Thicke is in talks to write the score of "This Wednesday". It might be a coincidence but his wife Paula Patton is the star in the urban drama.
Under the direction of Christine Crokos, Paula Patton will play the main female role named Wednesday. The drama is adopted from a true story that tells about a female pimp trying to survive in the crime-crammed streets of Philadelphia. The shoot is reported to start in the end of 2007.
Top 10 Occupants of Billboard 200 on March 15, 2007
March 15, 2007 02:03:11
On March 6, 2007, three days before the 10th anniversary of Notorious B.I.G.'s death, Bad Boy Records released the compilation of his best pieces, "Greatest Hits". One week later, it debuted at #1 on US Billboard 200 chart with 99,000 copies sold. This is his third No.1 peak since "Life After Death" (1997) and "Born Again" (1999).
Indie rock band Arcade Fire that just entered the chart this week soars to #2 with the album "Neon Bible" at 92,000 copies. The chart topper last week, DAUGHTRY with self-titled album sold only 82,000 copies and therefore falls to #3. Akon's "Konvicted" then is down to No. 4 with total sales of 76,000.
Billboard 200 Top 10 Lists for March 8, 2007
March 08, 2007 12:03:50
Climbing slowly but steady in the Billboard 200 chart is DAUGHTRY's self-titled debut album at 90,000. Closing the total number of copies sold at two million, this is the band's second non-consecutive #1 position and therefore is Soundscan's fastest selling debut album in rock genre.
The two times former frontrunner Norah Jones' "Not Too Late" is down to #2 with a total of 74,000, while Akon's "Konvicted" rises to 73,000 and claims #3 post. Last week's #3 tenant Fall Out Boy through the album "Infinity on High" falls to #4 at 67,000.
Weekend Billboard Album Charts of February 25, 2007
March 01, 2007 09:03:26
Norah Jones isn't easy to be beaten. The jazz pianist has her album "Not Too Late" debuts at No. 1 spot on the Billboard album charts for a third, non-consecutive week, moving 100,000 in the week ended Sunday Feb 25th. With that attainment, the set thus becoming the first album to score three weeks at No. 1 since the "Now 22" compilation last summer.
Next on the chart is DAUGHTRY's self titled debut album which climbs all the way from No. 9 to No. 2, with sales of 84,000 copies. Following in at No. 3 is Fall Out Boy's "Infinity on High", jumps two places from No. 5, taking in another 79,000 copies. The 11th installment of the popular "Kidz Bop," featuring covers of Kelly Clarkson's "Walk Away" and Beyonce Knowles' "Irreplaceable" by children, in the meantime, bows at #4 with 75,000.
The U.S. Pop Album Charts by February 21, 2007
February 22, 2007 10:02:59
Norah Jones reclaims her position on the Billboard Hot 200. The singer returns to the top spot of the US album charts Wednesday Feb 21st, with her album "Not Too Late" sold another 211,000 copies for the week ended Sunday Feb 18th. "Not Too Late" is Jones' third album, a follow up to her second LP, "Feels Like Home" which was released in 2004 to high sales.
Following close behind at the 2nd spot on the chart is the late Gerald Levert's posthumous release "In My Songs" moves 165,000 copies. The "Grammy Nominees 2007" compilation, in the meantime, rises four places to No. 3 with 131,000 copies, while Corinne Bailey Rae's self-titled debut bounces five places to No. 4 with 120,000. Fall Out Boy's "Infinity on High", who was last week's chart topper, falls to No. 5 with 119,000.
Billboard's Albums Chart in the Week Ended Feb 14, 2007
February 15, 2007 01:02:54
The new LP of Fall Out Boy, titled "Infinity on High", brings the pop/rock band to score the No. 1 spot on the Billboard's albums chart in the week ended Wednesday Feb 14th. The set, which is released via Island Records, successfully sold 260,000 copies in the week ended February 11, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Last week's chart-topper Norah Jones' "Not Too Late" slips one to 2nd spot, taking in another 236,000 copies. Rock band DAUGHTRY's self-titled debut holds at No. 3 for a third week selling 76,000 copies. Rounding out the Top 5 is Akon's "Konvicted" which rises two to No. 4 with 65,000, and Ashley Tisdale's solo debut, "Headstrong" at No. 5 sold 64,000 copies.
The Billboard 200 Albums Chart Wednesday February 7, 2007
February 08, 2007 11:02:37
Norah Jones is still a favorite. The jazz singer/pianist has her first album in three years "Not Too Late" opened at No. 1 on the U.S. pop charts Wednesday Feb 7th, sold 405,000 copies in its first week on the charts. Jones' last album, "Feels Like Home," debuted at No. 1 in February 2004 with 1.02 million copies; her 2002 debut, "Come Away With Me" reached the top the following year.
Behind her on the 2nd spot is Katharine McPhee's self-titled debut album, which sold 116,000 copies. Holding on to No. 3 is DAUGHTRY's "DAUGHTRY" sold 77,000 copies. Celtic Woman's "A New Journey" debuts at No. 4, taking in 71,000 units, ahead of Pretty Ricky's "Late Night Special" at No. 5 with another 62,000 copies.
Weekend US Album Chart of January 28, 2007
February 01, 2007 11:02:46
In another major week for new releases, Pretty Ricky reaches the best achievement in the US album chart for the week ended Sunday January 28th. The hip-hop boy band has ended the "Dreamgirls" soundtrack's reign at the top of the Billboard 200 with their LP, "Late Night Special", sold 132,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
The group's new album beats "Wincing the Night Away" by cult indie act The Shins who comes in 2nd with 118,000 copies sold. In the 3rd spot on the album chart is DAUGHTRY's self-titled RCA debut, which held the No. 1 spot the previous week, sold another 80,000 copies. Following at No. 4 is the new release "2007 Grammy Nominees," a collection of 23 tracks from this year's award contenders, which sold 77,000 copies.
Usher Speaks Details of New LP
December 08, 2006 09:12:19
Now that he has completed his stint in the Broadway musical "Chicago", Usher is turning his attention to music, again. The R&B/pop singer is hard working on a new LP, a follow up to his 2004's "Confessions".
"I feel it's about time for me to come out with an album," the singer said. "I'm not extremely enthused about where music has gone. I say that coming from listening to artists like Stevie Wonder, Prince, Michael Jackson, those great artists and iconic musicians. I feel music is at a standstill."
